1st Nov, 2023

Everest Base Camp Trek Accommodation and Meals

Sophisticated tea houses on Everest Base Camp Trek route offer the best accommodation and meals to trekkers. With 24-hour hot showers, Wi-Fi, heated blankets, attached bathrooms, and spacious rooms, you'll have comfortable overnight accommodation. Moreover, with your favorite pancake, burger, pizza, and spaghetti, you'll always have a great meal during this trek. Here, we'll put forward the details on Everest Base Camp Trek accommodation, meals, and other amenities.

Everest Base Camp Trek Accommodation

After a long, tiring day trek, you deserve a relaxed and sound sleep. The availability of the best accommodation on Everest Base Camp Trek is also why most trekkers prefer this trek—almost all tea houses on the Everest Base Camp Trek route offer twin-sharing rooms with attached bathrooms. On top of that, a few hotels in Lukla, Namche, and Dingboche even offer heated blankets with spacious deluxe and standard rooms.

Let's explore different styles of the Everest Base Camp Trek accommodations.

Twin Sharing Rooms with common bathroom

Twin sharing rooms with shared bathrooms is the most popular and widely available accommodation on Everest Base Camp Trek. In this accommodation style, you'll get a decent twin-sharing room without an attached bathroom. There'll be a few bathrooms on each floor, which multiple trekkers use.

On taking standard rooms, you'll get twin sharing rooms at an affordable price. However, in some places, these shared bathrooms often get dirty as a handful of trekkers use them. But at most locations, you'll find decent shared bathrooms with commodes.

2. Twin Sharing Rooms with attached bathroom

Twin-sharing rooms with attached bathrooms give utmost comfort and access to the toilet during nighttime. Especially during colder nights of October, November, and March, it becomes difficult to get out of bed and visit shared bathrooms.

The best available tea houses and hotels offer twin-sharing rooms with attached bathrooms. At most, they even provide a hot shower with the attached bathroom.

The cleanliness of attached bathrooms is also the reason why most trekkers pay expensive room costs. Also, with a complimentary hot shower, you can wash your body and relax for comfortable accommodation.

Deluxe and standard rooms with heated blankets and attached bathrooms

You'll get these rooms at a few hotels at Luka, Namche, and Dingboche.

Deluxe rooms are the most expensive and come with spacious rooms, king-size beds, attached bathrooms, hot shower, and heated blanket. The base price for these rooms is USD 50. There are a few hotels in Lukla that offer deluxe rooms with a cost of up to USD 200 per night. Do note that these rooms are exclusive of package cost, and you must pay if you want to stay at such.

Standard rooms do provide attached bathrooms with or without heated blankets. However, these rooms are also spacious and have a veranda and king-sized bed. You'll also have access to attached bathrooms, a hot shower, and electricity charging ports.

You can book these rooms yourself or inform us before starting the trek, as these rooms get filled quickly.

meals during Everest Base Camp Trekking.

Another best part of trekking in the Everest region is that you'll never miss your favorite pie or burger with fries. Every tea house serves the best

For your 12 days on Everest Base Camp Trek, you'll have the following meal options.

Breakfast

The regular breakfast during the Everest Base Camp Trek includes two eggs of any style, bread or wheat flatbread with jam and butter. Moreover, other items like fried potatoes with the option of beans, accompanied by hot chocolate/tea/coffee, come together. Other breakfast meals include cornflakes with yak milk, Tibetan bread, Toast, Muesli, Porridge, Pancakes, Chapati with curry, Cheese omelet, mushroom, tomato, vegetables, and fruits.

Lunch and dinner

Lunch and dinner menus may contain similar meals, but you can choose different meals for each session. Pizzas, Sandwiches, Burger, Spaghetti and Noodles, Potatoes, Dumplings, Fried Rice, Spring Rolls, Curries with Rice, Nepali and Sherpa delicacies, Steaks, etc are major lunch and dinner options. However, you can either opt for individual meals or go for unique combos with different meal inclusions.

We recommend you eat Dal Bhat, a traditional Nepali staple with carbohydrates and protein, once daily. It encompasses boiled rice, cooked vegetables, lentil soup, and pickles. With this meal, you'll get a proper diet that replenishes your body fluid for the following day's hike.

Beverages

Beverages on Everest Base Camp Trek are expensive. For instance, Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Sprite cost more than USD 5. Likewise, beer and alcoholic drinks cost a minimum of USD 10.

Coffee items like Espresso, Doppio, Americano, Cappuccino, and Mocha cost over USD 6 at most places.

Once you purchase a full-board Everest Base Camp Trek package from us, you'll get one drink item (hot), like tea or coffee, during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, you must pay for any additional drinks during the trek.

If you don't want to drink the ordinary water at the tea house, you'll have the option of drinking mineral water. However, you must pay for the mineral water as well.

Hot Drinking Water

Hot Drinking water costs over Rs. 100 a cup. Moreover, one thermos of hot water costs Rs. 500. For hot drinking water, you must purchase it on your own. The package doesn't include hot drinking water.

Can a beginner climb Everest Base Camp?

Climbing to Everest Base Camp (EBC) doesn't require technical climbing skills or prior mountaineering experience, but it does demand a good level of physical fitness, mental preparation, and appropriate gear. Many people with no previous climbing experience successfully reach Everest Base Camp every year. However, it's essential to be well-prepared and informed about the challenges you may face.Here are some key points to consider:

Physical Fitness: The trek to Everest Base Camp involves long days of walking at high altitude, often over rough terrain. It's crucial to have a good level of cardiovascular fitness and stamina. Regular exercise and training, especially hiking and cardiovascular workouts, can help prepare your body for the demands of the trek.

Acclimatization: Acclimatization is critical when trekking at high altitude to prevent altitude sickness. Most guided tours include acclimatization days in the itinerary to help your body adjust to the thin air gradually.

Altitude Sickness: Altitude sickness is a real risk when trekking to high elevations like Everest Base Camp. It's essential to recognize the symptoms and descend if they become severe. Adequate hydration, proper rest, and slow ascent rates can help reduce the risk.

Guided Tours: Many people choose to trek to Everest Base Camp with the assistance of a guide or through organized tours. Guides can provide valuable support, knowledge of the terrain, and assistance in case of emergencies.

Packing List: Be sure to pack appropriate clothing, gear, and equipment for the trek, including sturdy hiking boots, warm layers, a good quality sleeping bag, and personal items like sunscreen, water purification tablets, and medications.

Permits and Regulations: Ensure you have obtained all necessary permits and comply with local regulations before starting your trek.

While climbing to Everest Base Camp doesn't require technical climbing skills, it's not to be underestimated. It's essential to be well-prepared, physically and mentally, and to respect the challenges that come with trekking at high altitude. With proper preparation and caution, beginners can certainly undertake the journey to Everest Base Camp and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas.

Can we do Everest base camp trek in April/May?

Yes, April and May are actually popular months for trekking to Everest Base Camp. During these months, the weather is generally favorable, with warmer temperatures and clearer skies, making for excellent trekking conditions.

Here are some key points to consider for trekking to Everest Base Camp in April and May:

Weather: April and May are part of the spring season in the Everest region. The weather during this time is typically mild, with temperatures gradually increasing as the months progress. Days are generally sunny, with clear skies offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Rhododendron Blooms: One of the highlights of trekking in April and May is the blooming of rhododendron flowers along the trails. The forests come alive with vibrant colors, adding to the beauty of the trekking experience.

Crowds: April and May are considered high season for trekking in the Everest region, so you can expect more fellow trekkers on the trails and in the tea houses. It's advisable to book accommodation and permits in advance, especially if you're planning to trek with  huge group.

Altitude: While the weather is generally favorable during April and May, altitude effects can still occur as you ascend higher into the mountains. Proper acclimatization and awareness of altitude sickness symptoms are crucial.

Preparation: Regardless of the season, proper preparation is essential for trekking to Everest Base Camp. This includes physical conditioning, obtaining necessary permits, packing appropriate gear, and being informed about the trekking route and potential challenges.

Overall, April and May are excellent months to trek to Everest Base Camp, offering favorable weather conditions and the opportunity to experience the stunning beauty of the Himalayas in springtime.
 

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